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Luke 3 · Grade 5

The Voice in the Wilderness

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Luke carefully places John's ministry in history, naming Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate, Herod and the high priests. Then he says the word of God came to John in the wilderness. For centuries, God's people had waited to hear from Him again. John fulfilled Isaiah's prophecy of a voice crying in the wilderness. He was making the path straight for the Lord, so all flesh would see God's salvation.

John's message was urgent. He warned the crowds not to trust in their family line. God could raise up children for Abraham from stones. True repentance shows itself in fruit: generosity, honesty and contentment. He told the crowds to share. Tax collectors should collect no more than was fair. Soldiers should not accuse anyone falsely. Repentance was not only feeling sorry; it changed how people treated others.

The people wondered whether John was the Christ. He said One more powerful was coming. That One would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. Herod later put John in prison for speaking the truth. Then Luke describes Jesus' baptism. As Jesus prayed, heaven opened. The Spirit came down like a dove, and the Father said, You are my beloved Son. In this scene we see the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit together. The family line that follows reaches back to Adam, showing that Jesus came for all people.

Show What You Know

  1. Why does Luke name rulers like Tiberius and Pilate?

  2. According to John, how does true repentance show itself?

  3. What would the One coming after John baptize with?

  4. Which three Persons of God are seen at Jesus' baptism?

  5. Why might Luke trace Jesus' family line back to Adam?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

JohnGodbaptizeshareJesus
  1. Then he says the word of God came to in the wilderness.
  2. could raise up children for Abraham from stones.
  3. He told the crowds to .
  4. That One would with the Holy Spirit and fire.
  5. As prayed, heaven opened.

Think About It

  1. John told each group a specific way to change. If you asked, What then must we do? what might God want you to change?

  2. The Father called Jesus His beloved Son. How does knowing God loves His Son help you understand His love for you?

Memory Verse

and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form like a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying “You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.”

Luke 3:22 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • John told people how to live fairly in their everyday jobs. What would that look like at home, at church, or with friends?
  • God spoke from heaven when Jesus was baptized. What does that show about Jesus?
  • John said he was not worthy to untie Jesus' sandals. What does true humility look like for a follower of Jesus?

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